§ 31.06 FIRE FIGHTERS; MEMBERSHIP AND COMPENSATION.
   (A)   The Chief, the Assistant Chief and all fire fighters and probationary fire fighters shall be not less than 18 years of age and shall be able-bodied. They shall become members of the Fire Department only after a 12-month probationary period. The Council may require that each candidate, before becoming a probationary fire fighter, must satisfy certain minimum qualifications, which may be specified by the Council, and must pass a satisfactory physical examination.
(’77 Code, § 203.08)
   (B)   Fire fighters absent from three consecutive drills or calls, unless excused by the Chief, shall forfeit membership in the Department.
(’77 Code, § 203.09)
   (C)   Compensation shall be established by the Council.
(’77 Code, § 203.10)
   (D)   Persons who have been members of the Fire Department for at least one year at the time of the adoption of this code section shall not be required to serve a probationary period before receiving rating.
(’77 Code, § 203.11)